Communication is at the heart of a thriving team. Teams which excel are great at relationships and results.
In today’s team context, particularly when people are working remote and/or virtually, communication occurs through a wide variety of channels:
When we are communicating across a team, it can be useful to consider:
1.What are my natural communication preferences? Am I a direct communicator? Quick? Slow? Detailed? Big picture?
2. What are the communication preferences of the person I am speaking with? Direct/Indirect? Quick? Slow? Detailed? Big picture?
3. What is the best channel for communication? Is it email, phone, face-to-face?
4. What are the key points I want to communicate? Focused communication is critical. What are the top 3-4 ideas you want to get across?
5. What follow up will be needed?
In communicating in a virtual team environment, we want to also focus on LISTENING and asking POWERFUL QUESTIONS. Be sure to focus on these skills as well. Check out past posts about Communication, Listening and Questioning.
Enjoy!
Jennifer
In today’s team context, particularly when people are working remote and/or virtually, communication occurs through a wide variety of channels:
- Text
- Instant Message
- Phone
- Streaming
- Face to Face
When we are communicating across a team, it can be useful to consider:
1.What are my natural communication preferences? Am I a direct communicator? Quick? Slow? Detailed? Big picture?
2. What are the communication preferences of the person I am speaking with? Direct/Indirect? Quick? Slow? Detailed? Big picture?
3. What is the best channel for communication? Is it email, phone, face-to-face?
4. What are the key points I want to communicate? Focused communication is critical. What are the top 3-4 ideas you want to get across?
5. What follow up will be needed?
In communicating in a virtual team environment, we want to also focus on LISTENING and asking POWERFUL QUESTIONS. Be sure to focus on these skills as well. Check out past posts about Communication, Listening and Questioning.
Enjoy!
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized | Effective Virtual Conversations | Coaching Team Leaders
We provide team and leadership development support through coaching, consulting and training services
Author of several books including the 2018 Coaching Business Builder Workbook and Planner & Effective Virtual Conversations (2017)
Email: [email protected]
(416)996-8326
Potentials Realized | Effective Virtual Conversations | Coaching Team Leaders
We provide team and leadership development support through coaching, consulting and training services
Author of several books including the 2018 Coaching Business Builder Workbook and Planner & Effective Virtual Conversations (2017)
Email: [email protected]
(416)996-8326
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